If you've been following this blog for any amount of time you probably already know that I have a soft spot for Cape Town. The city was my very first introduction to South Africa and it also happens to be where I met my handsome soon-to-be husband. Since said husband-to-be's parents live near Cape Town, along with many of our closest friends, we tend to find ourselves in that part of the country a lot. Especially when you're at the age where everyone and their mother seems to be getting married. But, I digress.
Any weekend spent in Cape Town is a good one in my books.

Since Cape Town feels like a second home, we've developed a terrible habit of forgetting to play tourist when we visit. As we drive past the yachts that line the V&A Waterfront or gaze at the cable cars on their way up Table Mountain, we always promise that we'll set aside a day or two to enjoy all that the city has to offer, but somehow time manages to slip away and before I know it we're back on a plane bound for Jo'burg.
...Which is precisely why I jumped at the opportunity to partner with Lawhill Luxury Apartments on our last trip into the Mother City. Ideally situated in the waterfront, our weekend escape was filled with beautiful marina views, copious amounts of good food {with the poundage to prove it} and lazy evening walks along the harbor. And while I can travel on a budget like a champ, living the high life never felt so good.
The entire weekend was like one long, wonderful dream that I didn't want to end.
Perfect location aside, one of my favorite things about our apartment was that it offered an upmarket self-catering option, meaning that we were able to save on smaller meals and then splurge on dinner in the evenings. We stopped at the market on our first morning in Cape Town and then made ourselves breakfast and lunch at the flat throughout the rest of our stay. Even if we had wanted to pay the exorbitant restaurant prices that Cape Town's Waterfront is known for, we would't have been able to find a better view than the one we had from our own balcony.
And when we did venture out in the evenings, we were able to walk.
In fact, I don't think we drove anywhere once during our stay.
There's simply too much to do and see within walking distance.
Coupled with fantastic service {and I really mean world class}, magazine-worthy decor, a shower that feels like heaven, a bed that invokes involuntary urges to hibernate, and a balcony view that resembles a painting - I really can't imagine a better way to experience the V&A Waterfront.
And, with Cape Town having just been named the top travel destination for 2014 by the New York Times, there's really no better time to visit than the present. Hint, hint.
Should you decide to book a plane ticket, here are a few of our Waterfront favorites:
Sevruga, which is one of our all-time favorite restaurants.
{Their sushi and dim sum are 1/2 price daily between 12:00 & 6:00pm}
Life Grand Cafe, for sunset tapas and drinks {a bit on the pricey side for dinner}
Willoughby & Co, for the best sushi in South Africa {seriously!}
The Grand Beach Cafe, for vibe, cocktails, and an amazing view
Quay Four, for good old fashioned fish and chips
Market on the Wharf, for trendy food stalls with a South African flair
Two Oceans Aquarium, for penguins, sea turtles, and everything else under the sea
The Yard in the Silo District, for incredible coffee, cocktails, tapas and indian food
The Spa at the Silo Hotel, for a good dose of pampering
The Zeitz MOCAA, for beautiful architecture and contemporary African art
And while we're raving about South Africa, here's a link to a video that captures so much of what I love about this adopted country of mine. Goose-bump worthy!
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A huge thanks to Lawhill Luxury Apartments for hosting us during our stay!
As always, all opinions are my own.
Any weekend spent in Cape Town is a good one in my books.

Since Cape Town feels like a second home, we've developed a terrible habit of forgetting to play tourist when we visit. As we drive past the yachts that line the V&A Waterfront or gaze at the cable cars on their way up Table Mountain, we always promise that we'll set aside a day or two to enjoy all that the city has to offer, but somehow time manages to slip away and before I know it we're back on a plane bound for Jo'burg.
...Which is precisely why I jumped at the opportunity to partner with Lawhill Luxury Apartments on our last trip into the Mother City. Ideally situated in the waterfront, our weekend escape was filled with beautiful marina views, copious amounts of good food {with the poundage to prove it} and lazy evening walks along the harbor. And while I can travel on a budget like a champ, living the high life never felt so good.
The entire weekend was like one long, wonderful dream that I didn't want to end.
Perfect location aside, one of my favorite things about our apartment was that it offered an upmarket self-catering option, meaning that we were able to save on smaller meals and then splurge on dinner in the evenings. We stopped at the market on our first morning in Cape Town and then made ourselves breakfast and lunch at the flat throughout the rest of our stay. Even if we had wanted to pay the exorbitant restaurant prices that Cape Town's Waterfront is known for, we would't have been able to find a better view than the one we had from our own balcony.
And when we did venture out in the evenings, we were able to walk.
In fact, I don't think we drove anywhere once during our stay.
There's simply too much to do and see within walking distance.
Coupled with fantastic service {and I really mean world class}, magazine-worthy decor, a shower that feels like heaven, a bed that invokes involuntary urges to hibernate, and a balcony view that resembles a painting - I really can't imagine a better way to experience the V&A Waterfront.
And, with Cape Town having just been named the top travel destination for 2014 by the New York Times, there's really no better time to visit than the present. Hint, hint.
Should you decide to book a plane ticket, here are a few of our Waterfront favorites:
Sevruga, which is one of our all-time favorite restaurants.
{Their sushi and dim sum are 1/2 price daily between 12:00 & 6:00pm}
Life Grand Cafe, for sunset tapas and drinks {a bit on the pricey side for dinner}
Willoughby & Co, for the best sushi in South Africa {seriously!}
The Grand Beach Cafe, for vibe, cocktails, and an amazing view
Quay Four, for good old fashioned fish and chips
Market on the Wharf, for trendy food stalls with a South African flair
Two Oceans Aquarium, for penguins, sea turtles, and everything else under the sea
The Yard in the Silo District, for incredible coffee, cocktails, tapas and indian food
The Spa at the Silo Hotel, for a good dose of pampering
The Zeitz MOCAA, for beautiful architecture and contemporary African art
And while we're raving about South Africa, here's a link to a video that captures so much of what I love about this adopted country of mine. Goose-bump worthy!
Pin this post for later...

A huge thanks to Lawhill Luxury Apartments for hosting us during our stay!
As always, all opinions are my own.